The Commission needs persons who claim the de minimis exception to the swap dealer definition to keep and maintain records or documentation, including any written representations obtained from utility special entities. The information will be used by the person, except where a question arises as to the person's eligibility, when the Commission will also use the information.
In response to comments, the Commission has revised the estimated number of respondents from 100 to 2,000 and the average burden per response from 1 hour to .5 hour.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.